The Town FilesChili, New York
Town in Monroe County · population 29,123 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $206,000
- Household income
- $89,793
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 102 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 42.9
Chili is a town of 29,123 people in Monroe County, New York. The median home is worth $206,000, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 75% of New York towns, more vibrant than 70% of New York towns.
How Chili ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chili is worth $206,000, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $89,793, which is more affordable than 72% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,321 a month. 75.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chili | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,321 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $89,793 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Chili
| People | Chili | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Chili
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 35.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 102.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chili since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 8, 1981 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 6, 1985.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 30, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3262: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 382,138 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,838 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Chili itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Towns near Chili
- Rochester Institute of Technology, NY3.7 mi · 7,322 people · home —
- Gates, NY4.9 mi · 29,167 people · home $170,500
- Gates, NY5.6 mi · 4,956 people · home $168,600
- Henrietta, NY5.7 mi · 47,096 people · home $223,700
- North Gates, NY6.2 mi · 9,458 people · home $163,400
- Wheatland, NY6.4 mi · 4,897 people · home $183,100
- Riga, NY6.5 mi · 5,586 people · home $227,600
- Ogden, NY6.8 mi · 20,270 people · home $235,200
Chili questions
Is Chili, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chili scores better for retirees than 44% of New York towns and quieter than 31%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Chili?
The median owner-occupied home in Chili is valued at $206,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,793, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,321 a month.
What is the weather like in Chili?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.1 inches of precipitation a year and 102.0 inches of snow.
Does Chili get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chili since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 8, 1981. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)